A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5354388 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 22000912 epoch_slot_no: 228112 block_no: 5354211 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 391 time: 2021-02-17 13:06:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32fb7bca625a20adab0bd73cd14ee7711a07756bcb3cd1449d496775992ac9c6Block Operator
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